Special Issues
6 January 2009

Entrepreneur Handbook

Admit it. You know you’ve thought about it. Wouldn’t it be nice to own your own business? Just think of the freedom you’d enjoy, the standard of living you’d have, the power to dream and create. It’s the American Dream, really, and there isn’t anyone out there to stop you. That is the purpose of this Entrepreneur Handbook. In putting this publication together, we hope to provide business owners in Utah with a one-stop resource for small business development.

We know the basic guidelines outlined in the legal section and the tidbits written about marketing are by no means exhaustive, but hopefully they spur some thought and guidance, while the accompanying directories offer phone numbers, addresses and contacts for resources that are ready to help. We also know you’ll gain some additional insight from the How To Guide, a special report that tackles some of the day-to-day decisions of business ownership. In a state where 99.6 percent of companies are classified as small businesses, the need for a small business guide is evident. Small businesses, or those with fewer than 500 employees (by Small Business Administration standards) are the backbone of the state and national economies. And in Utah, we can take that standard a notch higher, as 97.7 percent of companies in the Beehive State have fewer than 100 employees. Utah business owners are among the most entrepreneurial in the country. We hope that Utah Small Business prepares both potential and current business owners for the exciting challenges ahead.


Your Plan to Success— Your Plan to Success   You’ve got the dream to own your own business and the research to show... (read more)

SBA Resources— SBA Resources The SBA offers many resources for those considering small business ownership and entrepreneurs with an existing business who need help with a specific issue. ... (read more)

Financial Options for Your Business—   Financial Options for Your Business   According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more businesses fail because of inadequate financing... (read more)

So You’re Thinking of Being Your Own Boss—   So You’re Thinking of Being Your Own Boss   You’re bored with your job, you want to be your own... (read more)

Protecting Your Intellectual Property—   Protecting Your Intellectual Property   Protecting ideas and inventions has become more critical as international trade expands trade markets. In... (read more)

Legal Aspects of Business—   Legal Aspects of Business   Setting up your company’s legal structure is one of the first steps you will have... (read more)

Getting the Word Out— Getting the Word Out You’ve got your product or service, a business plan to set your course and enough money in the bank to... (read more)

How to Choose a Business Phone System— How to Choose a Business Phone System  Any successfully purchase and implementation of a new phone system should start with a clearly defined... (read more)

Asset-Based Financing— Asset-Based Financing: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know Many small companies suffer from the same critical problem: a lack of adequate, ongoing working capital due to cash flow gaps... (read more)

The Ins and Outs of Background Screening— The Ins and Outs of Background Screening   In recent years, background screening has become more prevalent in nearly every... (read more)

How to Choose a Benefits Plan Consultant— How to Choose a Benefits Plan Consultant  Employee benefits plans are one of the most important incentives an employer offers to its workers. So, choosing the plan... (read more)


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